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During these frigid winter months it’s easy to forget that our wonderful woody ornamentals are actually living things. In most areas in the United States, trees will shed their leaves and become dormant for the winter. All activity ceases as … More…

Many of our products need to be applied at a certain time in the life cycle of an insect or fungal pathogen in order to achieve maximum efficiency. Fortunately for us we have a reliable way to predict the emergence … More…

Emerald Ash Borer populations grow exponentially as they infest new areas. We’ve seen it happen in Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois. It moves out from the epicenter in waves, generally through natural movements, but occasionally it’s helped along by people who … More…

Borers. It’s a common term you hear when discussing tree issues. It’s also incredibly broad. The term borer describes the method in which the tree is impacted by the insect’s larval stage rather than the adult- and the groups of … More…

Identifying deciduous trees in the winter can be challenging (unless you live in a climate where trees don’t have a need to shed their leaves, in which case you don’t really have a winter. Or if you’re looking at an … More…

It’s the holiday season, and the leaves are falling (…or they’ve fallen completely, as is the case at Tree Geeks Headquarters here in Minnesota). Now that the bark on your trees is more visible, it’s an ideal time to discover … More…

Although most insects emerge in the spring, fall is a great time to apply systemic insecticides to prevent infestations next year. If you experienced a pest problem this past spring or summer, proactive fall treatments will help you keep persistent … More…